Scared RAF aid is scattered (6)
I believe the answer is:
afraid
'scared' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)
'raf aid is scattered' is the wordplay.
'is scattered' is an anagram indicator.
'raf'+'aid'='rafaid'
'rafaid' with letters rearranged gives 'AFRAID'.
(Other definitions for afraid that I've seen before include "Alarmed, fearful" , "Regretfully" , "Filled with fear" , "Filled with concern" , "Scared, apprehensive" .)